HE’S been honing his skills at fullback, but Cronulla gun Valentine Holmes says he’d happily vacate the No.1 jersey if fallen premiership star Ben Barba were to make a Sharks NRL return.

After being suspended for 12 games for a second illicit drugs strike following the Sharks’ 2016 grand final win, Barba had a brief stint in French rugby before signing with St Helens where he’s set the Super League alight.

Speaking to foxsports.com.au at a Valentine’s Day promotion for Deliveroo, Holmes echoed Flanagan’s sentiment.

“I heard he played really well in their first game,” Holmes said.

“I think any club would like to have him, he’s a great player.

“It was unfortunate that he had to leave, but I’m sure if there was an opportunity for him to play somewhere any club would take him.”

Asked if he’d shift from fullback to make way for Barba, Holmes replied: “Yeah, if he wanted to come back.”

Much has been made about Holmes’ position at the Sharks following the acquisitions of accomplished fullbacks Josh Dugan and Matt Moylan, but the 22-year-old never felt his spot was in jeopardy because “I re-signed to play fullback”.